Stirling, ACT 2611
Snowy ValleysAll suburbs in postcode 2611
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Median house price
$1,104,000
ABS statistical area (SA2) median · 2024
An SA2 can take in surrounding localities, so this can differ from sales in Stirling itself.
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Stirling at a glance
- Median unit
- $752,500
- Population
- 2,191
- Median age 46
Prices: ABS statistical area (SA2) median · 2024 · Population: 2021 Census
House prices in Stirling
Across the ABS statistical area that takes in Stirling, houses changed hands at $1,104,000 in 2024, above the the ACT median. An SA2 can take in surrounding localities, so this can differ from sales in Stirling itself. Units come in around $752,500, roughly 32% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $221,000. Prices sit above the the ACT median, so plan for a stretched deposit and shop carefully on borrowing capacity.
- Weekly rent (house)
- $460/wk
- Weekly rent (unit)
- $460/wk
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What to know about Stirling
Stirling (2611) sits in the Snowy Valleys region of the ACT. The median house here is $1,104,000, above the the ACT median of around $950K.
Stirling has roughly 2,191 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Day-to-day life here is very walkable, with most errands manageable on foot.
What it’s like to live here
Stirling scores 92/100 on walkability, which makes it very walkable with workable public transport options. Coffee, groceries and a meal out are mostly walking-distance, which keeps a household viable on one car.
Summer days here average around 29°C (warm), winter mornings around 0°C (cold). Annual rainfall lands at about 646 mm. Figures are our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data for this location (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations).
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 7 government primary, 3 government secondary, 6 Catholic, 4 independent.
Schools in Stirling
Location
Walkability
- Walk
- 92/100
- Transit
- 100/100
- Bike
- 100/100
Walker's paradise. Scores out of 100, calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL).
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Demographics
The 2021 Census put Stirling's population at 2,191, with a median age of 46. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied (74% own, 23% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (74% family households, 24% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
- Family households
- 74%
- Lone person
- 24%
- Owner occupied
- 74%
- Renter occupied
- 23%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Investment overview
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.17% (median rent $460/wk against a $1,104,000 price tag). Units yield 3.18% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (23%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.
- Gross yield, housesSource: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024
- 2.17%
- On the $1,104,000 median
- Gross yield, unitsSource: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024
- 3.18%
- On the $752,500 median
Gross rental yield is a year’s rent divided by the purchase price, before expenses. It leaves out vacancy, management fees, maintenance and financing costs, so treat it as a starting point.
Crime and safety
54 offences recorded in 2025
Top offence categories
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of December 2025
Weather year-round
- Annual rainfall
- 646 mm
- Hottest month, avg max
- 29.0°C
- Coldest month, avg min
- 0.3°C
Rainfall by month
Our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations, CC BY 4.0) for this location.
Climate data as of October 2026· SILO (Queensland Government), from Bureau of Meteorology observations
Questions about Stirling
- What is the median house price in Stirling?
- The median house price for the ABS statistical area (SA2) that takes in Stirling, ACT 2611 is $1,104,000 (2024). An SA2 can take in surrounding localities, so this can differ from sales in Stirling itself. The median unit price is $752,500.
- How much is my house worth in Stirling?
- A useful starting point is the Stirling median house price of $1,104,000 (units $752,500). Your home will sit above or below that depending on land size, condition, position and what comparable homes nearby have sold for recently. For a figure specific to your property, request a free property appraisal from a local agent using the form on this page.
- What is the Stirling postcode?
- Stirling is in the 2611 postcode, in ACT, in the Snowy Valleys region.
- Where is Stirling?
- Stirling is a suburb in the Snowy Valleys area, ACT 2611.
- What is the average rent in Stirling?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $460, for units it's $460.
- What schools are in Stirling?
- There are 20 schools serving Stirling on this page, including St John Vianney's Primary School, Mount Stromlo High School, Chapman Primary School.
- How walkable is Stirling?
- Stirling has a Walk Score of 92 out of 100, very walkable. transit score 100, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Stirling?
- Stirling is close to Weston Creek, Rivett, Waramanga, Chapman, Weston.
- What is the population of Stirling?
- The population of Stirling is approximately 2,191 (2021 Census). The median age is 46.
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Sources. House and unit medians from the NSW Valuer General, Land Victoria, the SA Government and the ABS; rents from the state rental bond authorities. Census from the ABS (2021), climate from the Bureau of Meteorology, hazard from Geoscience Australia, schools from ACARA and crime from state police open data. Each figure carries its source and date. How we source data
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